pschology: social influence

1. this occurs when whole societies, rather than just individuals, adopt new attitudes, beliefs and ways of doing things. (6, 6)
4. a form of social influence in which an individual follows a direct order. the person issuing the order is usually a figure of authority . (9)
5. A change in a person's behaviour or opinions as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group of people (10)
7. minoirty influence is more powerful if the minoirty demonstrates dedication to their position. (10)
10. a form of social influence in which a minority of people persuade others to adopt their beliefs, attitudes or behaviours. (8, 9)

2. a deep type of conformity where we take on the majority view because we accept it as correct. this leads to a far-reaching and permanent chnage in behaviour even when the group is absent (15)
3. a superficial and temporary type of conformity where we outwardly go along with the majority view, but privately disagree with it. The change in our behvaviour only lasts as long as the group is monitoring us (10)
6. relentless consistency could be counter-productive if it is seen by the majoirty as unbending and unreasonable. therefore they will be more effective if they accept the possibility of compromise (11)
8. a moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way with the group becuase we value it and want to be part of it. but we don't necessarily agree with everything the majority believes (14)
9. a mental state where we feel no personal responsibility for our behvaiour because we believe ourselves to be acting for an authority figure (7, 5)

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